Bishop Auckland3 days agoTree felling plan means closure of bike trailThe mountain bike trail in Hamsterley Forest is to shut when mass tree felling begins in 2028.3 days ago3 days agoYour weather photos: Hot days and swirling cloudsWeather Watchers in Cumbria and the North East capture interesting skies in the height of summer.3 days ago5 Aug 2026Fresh opposition for forest holiday park plansTwo parish councils fear the development at Hamsterley would overwhelm roads and infrastructure.5 Aug 20262 Aug 2026Lego trail aims to aid historic street explorationFigures from fantasy and local heritage will appear in Durham City Centre and Bishop Auckland.2 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Miner's early painting may unlock clues to artistIt is the earliest example of Norman Cornish's work in Northumbria University's collection.1 Aug 202629 Jul 2026Boy, 12, dies days after falling from barn roofJaxon's family thanked those who had supported them over the past few days, the force says.29 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Historical theme park hopes to be year-round eventThe team behind the Bishop Auckland theme park say it could boost economic growth in the area.21 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Brass festival aims to inspire next generationDurham Brass Festival's twentieth edition comes to a close this weekend.19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026How new bird show hopes to help endangered flyersEndangered birds are the stars of one of five new shows at Kynren as part of conservation plans.19 Jul 2026...
